Beowulf's Last Battle

he accidentally kills his cousin and uncle (and is exiled)

he becomes king of the Geats

He marries Hildegarth and retires early

He steals a cup from a treasure tower guarded by a dragon

He didn’t want to. He was forced into it

He wants to get more glory/fame

His old age affects his judgment and he acts out of character in taking this risk

He believes that he is the only one who can defeat the dragon

Beowulf drops the sword and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

It has a spell on it so that it can’t hurt the dragon.

It breaks apart when striking the dragon’s scales.

The dragon is able to melt the sword with its fiery breath.

Beowulf drops the shield and it stays out of his reach during the fight.

He accidentally brought the plastic shield from the Anglo-Saxon epic hero costume he'd given his grandson for Christmas

It breaks apart when the dragon slashes it with his talons.

The dragon is able to melt the shield with its fiery breath.

they formed a circle around their aging leader to defend him

they accidentally became separated from him in the dragon's lair

they ran away like little girls and hid in the woods

He had a magical sword that could pierce dragon scales.

He didn’t want Beowulf to get all of the glory.

He lost a bet with the other men.

He respected Beowulf and knew it was his duty to help.

pagan allusion

biblical allusion

Beowulf

Wiglaf

Hrothgar

Hrostafarian

his generosity

his wealth

his courage